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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.45, 1,146.65 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.45, 1,146.65 and 569.55 is: 785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.45 : 1,146.65 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.45/1,146.65 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.45x = 1,146.65 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.45x = 653,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,071.66/831.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.46

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